JOHN RICHARD NICHOLSON III M.D.
NPI 1548550833
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Huntsville, AL

Active since April 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 CCI DR NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805(256) 705-4224(256) 705-4135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About John Richard Nicholson Iii M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOHN RICHARD NICHOLSON III M.D. (NPI 1548550833) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (32253) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Scottsboro, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548550833
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameJOHN RICHARD NICHOLSON IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 CCI DR NWHuntsville, AL 35805-2606
Mailing AddressPo Box 18428Huntsville, AL 35804-8428 · (256) 705-4224 · Fax (256) 705-4135
Fax(256) 705-4135
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1548550833 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 32253
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
3601 CCI DR NW, Huntsville, AL 35805

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1380 Woods Cove Rd Ste BScottsboro, AL 35768-2428 · Phone (256) 705-4224 · Fax (256) 705-4135

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Richard Nicholson Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID648417352
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170731003459
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show John Nicholson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hematology & Oncology
3601 CCI DR NW
Huntsville, AL 35805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 73

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) J0881
Darbepoetin alfa injection is a medication used to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) often caused by chronic kidney disease or chemotherapy. It works by stimulating your body to produce more red blood cells, helping to increase your energy and well-being.
9,500 services13 patients
Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg J9271
Pembrolizumab is a medication given via injection to help your body's immune system fight certain types of cancer. It's typically administered in a hospital or clinic by a healthcare professional.
9,000 services20 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
8,820 services59 patients
Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg J0185
Aprepitant injection is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It works by blocking certain substances in the brain that trigger these symptoms. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
4,810 services14 patients
Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg J9267
Paclitaxel is a medication administered via injection to treat various types of cancer. It works by inhibiting cell division, thus preventing cancer cells from growing and multiplying. Each dose is tailored to the patient's body size.
4,694 services12 patients
Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg J1568
This procedure involves an intravenous injection of Octagam, a liquid immune globulin. It is a blood product that helps your body fight off infections. It's given through a vein (IV) and each dose contains 500 mg of the medication.
3,290 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.97
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.12

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$91.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
3601 CCI DR NW, SUITE 260
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Nurse Practitioner
3601 CCI DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Pharmacist (Oncology)
3601 CCI DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Physician Assistant
3601 CCI DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
3601 CCI DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Physician Assistant
3601 CCI DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
3601 CCI DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
Registered Nurse
3601 CCI DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Nicholson's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Nicholson is 1548550833. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2011.

Where is John Nicholson located?

John Nicholson practices at 3601 Cci Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805. The listed phone number is (256) 705-4224.

What is John Nicholson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is John Nicholson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Nicholson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for John Nicholson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Nicholson reassigns Medicare benefits to Oncology Specialties, P.C. (Huntsville, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Nicholson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Nicholson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list John Nicholson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Nicholson was last updated on May 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.